Point me in the right direction

[tackshot]

I'm wanting a EDC large folding knife, but not wanting to spend any more than $50, that s the kicker. I've looked at amazon at Kershaws and they plenty in my price range that I seem to like but is that a good brand? I really am kinda new to the "quality" knives , I like the CRKT knifes and are considering them as well.
Any suggestions?

 

[ryan3030]

Kershaw or a cheaper Spyderco

 

[DaKruiser]

Kershaw makes an excellent knife, check with Brad, should be several within your budget. The Blur would be one to take a look at,

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

How large is large? I carry my full size Benchmade Griptilian every day and I never had a reason to look elsewhere. Top quality, AMERICAN knife at a working man's price. Scour eBay. You should be able to find nearly new for $50, or new for around $60.

 

[tradertator]

Kershaw is tough to beat for the price as already stated. I would probably lean towards a Spyderco Endura 4 FFG though personally.

 

[cbickel]

Spyderco Tenacious all the way! I bought one with a similar budget back in July. I don't regret it for a second. It has just under a 4" blade and about $40. It is FFG with a G10 handle. Veeeery sweet blade for the money.

 

[ryan3030]

Spyderco Tenacious all the way! I bought one with a similar budget back in July. I don't regret it for a second. It has just under a 4" blade and about $40. It is FFG with a G10 handle. Veeeery sweet blade for the money.

Jesus...when did that happen? These used to be $25 all day long.

 

[cbickel]

Jesus...when did that happen? These used to be $25 all day long.

I know they have gone up a bit. Increasing popularity?

 

[Bradsknives]

I know they have gone up a bit. Increasing popularity?

Spyderco has an across the board price increase every year at the dealer level (at least since I have been carrying them for the past six years). The price increase is due to the increase in material costs, fuel (transportation costs) and other cost variables that have caused the same price increases you are seeing in staples, core products, and necessity goods. The increase in price is not due to popularity.

 

[cubby]

Kershaw.